Question: Why were Joseph’s brothers pasturing the flocks in Dothan when Jacob sent him to find them in Shechem? (Genesis 37:13-17) Answer: Because they were nomads, and nomads move to the best place to take care of their animals. ItRead more…
Immigrants, Muslims and others, adapt their beliefs to the host culture.
Our son recently started his studies in a small university town in Wales. On our visits there, we have encountered a number of Polish young people. In fact, Polish is the third most popular language in that town – afterRead more…
Plenary 2 – Truth – Why Truth Matters
Os Guiness discusses why the truth matters, using examples from history of the interaction between society and the gospel. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose “Save as” to download file. Mac users: Command click and “SaveRead more…
What is the connection between ecology and evangelism?
The obvious reason for Christians to be involved in the environment is the original creation purpose of God (Gen.1:26, 2:15) ’Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over theRead more…
What is Truth?
It’s really quite frustrating to be here at the Lausanne Congress. It is almost impossible to get on to the Internet. I think that they must have not fully appreciated the demand that participants would make on the wifi. Read more…
Lost son, let yourself be found!
I am deeply troubled about the state of the worldwide evangelical movement. On the one hand, massive growth does take place, and I am deeply grateful to God for his gracious moving in so many places around the world. OnRead more…
Souls come to Christ in Cape Town!
If, like me, you’ve been to many conferences about World Mission you may have wondered why no actual Evangelism happens. Well, for those of us resident in Cape Town we had a treat this morning as we welcomed numerous CongressRead more…
The Great Commission revisited
Dear Church The Lord gave His Church the Great Commission and it goes like this Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the SonRead more…
the ambivangelical: faith for postmoderns.
Most people, it would appear, have an opinion on our post-modern times. By and large, the postmodern is seen as lost in a sea of pluralism, and if the Christian faith is to have any relevance at all, needs toRead more…
Inside-Out Living
This message by pastor Tim Keller has helped me cultivate a gracious tone in my service with Jesus.